<p>We are looking for a finance leader who can oversee the accounting and operational finance activities that support a manufacturing and distribution business in Kansas City, Missouri. This role combines strategic planning with day-to-day execution, partnering closely with operations, sales, customer service, supply chain, and IT to strengthen financial performance and decision-making. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-moving environment, leading teams, improving processes, and bringing structure to complex business challenges. We are specifically looking for someone with experience in Operational Finance including inventory and pricing. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct financial management activities for manufacturing and distribution operations, ensuring accurate oversight of accounting processes and operational performance.</p><p>• Lead inventory accounting practices and maintain strong internal controls to support accuracy, compliance, and effective asset management.</p><p>• Manage customer pricing administration and billing activities to promote timely, accurate transactions and strong commercial support.</p><p>• Prepare forecasts, annual budgets, and financial analyses that help leadership evaluate performance and plan effectively.</p><p>• Deliver clear financial reporting and variance insights to guide business decisions and highlight operational trends.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams across product operations, sales, customer service, supply chain, and IT to align financial objectives with business needs.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen process discipline, and improve overall operational efficiency.</p><p>• Support ongoing business changes, including evolving systems and acquisitions, while maintaining financial rigor and continuity.</p><p>• Balance high-level financial strategy with hands-on execution, providing leadership across both routine activities and special initiatives.</p>
We are looking for a Billing Manager to oversee the firm’s billing and core accounting operations in Overland Park, Kansas. This position blends hands-on financial management with team leadership, ensuring invoices, collections, payables, payroll, and reporting are completed accurately and on schedule. The ideal candidate brings legal billing expertise, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to work effectively with attorneys, staff, and clients while strengthening day-to-day processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the full monthly invoicing process, from draft bill preparation and attorney revisions through final distribution, electronic submission, and adherence to client-specific billing requirements.<br>• Guide accounts receivable efforts by tracking outstanding balances, coordinating follow-up activity, and partnering with attorneys to resolve overdue invoices.<br>• Review and process vendor and foreign associate charges, assign expenses correctly to client matters, rebill eligible costs promptly, and handle payments involving foreign currencies when needed.<br>• Administer client advances and deposit activity related to foreign filings, including reconciliation of trust balances held on behalf of clients.<br>• Track attorney and staff time submission patterns, identify missing or delayed entries, and provide reporting to support timely billing cycles.<br>• Oversee accounts payable workflows, including invoice approvals, payment scheduling, and regular disbursement processing.<br>• Manage payroll administration, related tax obligations, and benefit deduction reconciliations while safeguarding confidential employee information.<br>• Maintain the general ledger, complete bank and credit card reconciliations, coordinate month-end and year-end close activities, and prepare recurring financial reports such as cash flow projections, aging summaries, unbilled time analysis, realization metrics, and partner meeting data.<br>• Lead, coach, and develop a small billing and accounting team while maintaining documented procedures, reinforcing internal controls, and collaborating with operational leadership on budgeting, billing setup, payroll updates, and process enhancements.<br>• Coordinate with external accounting partners on audit support, tax-related matters, and annual 1099 reporting requirements.
We are looking for an experienced IT Audit Manager to support a long-term contract engagement based in Overland Park, Kansas. This role is ideal for a hands-on audit specialist who can independently lead multiple technology-focused reviews while partnering effectively with internal stakeholders. The engagement centers on delivering high-quality audit results across key risk areas and producing clear, well-supported reports within established timelines.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and complete three separate IT audits focused on data governance, IT asset management, and cybersecurity.<br>• Plan audit scope, perform risk assessments, and execute fieldwork with minimal day-to-day oversight.<br>• Prepare thorough audit documentation and develop distinct final reports for each review.<br>• Coordinate early on-site engagement activities in Overland Park, Kansas, then transition to primarily remote work as the assignment progresses.<br>• Work closely with the internal IT audit team member to align efforts, share insight, and maintain audit momentum.<br>• Drive audit activities to meet year-end fieldwork deadlines while supporting reporting deliverables that may continue into January.<br>• Present findings, control observations, and practical recommendations to leadership in a clear and well-structured manner.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and provide reliable financial insight for a growing organization in Kansas City, Kansas. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate records, strengthening financial controls, and delivering timely reporting that supports business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and a hands-on leadership approach.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end and year-end close process to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and other analyses that support executive decision-making.<br>• Oversee the company’s accounting activities, including general ledger management, reconciliations, and compliance with applicable standards.<br>• Establish, monitor, and improve internal control procedures to protect assets and promote accurate financial reporting.<br>• Partner with leadership to develop budgets, track performance, and explain variances against financial targets.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors, tax professionals, and other advisors to support annual audits and regulatory filings.<br>• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while promoting efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance function.<br>• Evaluate accounting processes and implement enhancements that improve reporting accuracy and operational effectiveness.
We are looking for an experienced credit risk leader to guide portfolio strategy while staying closely involved in the analytical work that drives sound decision-making. This position will oversee portfolio governance, shape risk frameworks, and provide senior leadership with clear insight into exposure, delinquency, and overall credit health. Based in Overland Park, Kansas, the role also requires a practical, data-driven approach to modeling, reporting, and identifying emerging risks across a complex receivables environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Establish and refine credit policies, portfolio thresholds, and risk tolerance guidelines for a large-scale trade credit and receivables portfolio.<br>• Provide executive leadership with forward-looking analysis, portfolio updates, and strategic recommendations related to credit performance and concentration risk.<br>• Evaluate enterprise-wide exposure by monitoring counterparty trends, industry concentrations, delinquency patterns, and broader economic factors that may affect portfolio quality.<br>• Lead, mentor, and strengthen a team of analysts by promoting strong analytical discipline, data integrity, and consistent reporting standards.<br>• Build and enhance predictive and portfolio models used for forecasting losses, assessing default trends, and measuring portfolio movement over time.<br>• Query, organize, and interpret large volumes of data from receivables, collections, underwriting, and related business systems to support risk analysis.<br>• Investigate reporting inconsistencies, validate calculations, and resolve data issues to ensure the accuracy of portfolio insights and risk metrics.<br>• Maintain and improve executive dashboards and business intelligence reporting that track key indicators tied to portfolio performance and credit exposure.
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Supervisor/Manager to join a transportation equipment manufacturing organization in Kansas City, Missouri. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for a hands-on accounts receivable specialist who can balance day-to-day execution with team leadership and process direction. The person in this role will play a key part in strengthening collection strategies, overseeing core AR activities, and helping build a more structured approach to credit and receivables management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead daily accounts receivable operations while directly contributing to collection efforts and other core AR activities.<br>• Supervise and support a small team, providing guidance, prioritization, and accountability across receivables workflows.<br>• Drive commercial collections by following up on overdue balances, resolving payment issues, and improving recovery results.<br>• Review customer accounts to assess credit terms and recommend appropriate credit limits based on risk and payment history.<br>• Oversee cash application activities to help ensure customer payments are posted accurately and in a timely manner.<br>• Coordinate customer account setup processes and verify that account information is complete and aligned with internal requirements.<br>• Analyze aging reports and billing data to identify delinquency trends, escalation needs, and opportunities for process improvement.<br>• Create a more organized, long-range approach to collections and receivables management that supports business goals and team effectiveness.